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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - outpatient use, ideally used for 18 hours or more. 4
Prophylaxis for Knee Arthroscopy and Isolated Lower Leg … The same recommendation applies to patients with isolated lower leg injuries distal to the knee that … require leg immobilization.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - outpatient use, ideally used for 18 hours or more. 4
Prophylaxis for Knee Arthroscopy and Isolated Lower Leg … The same recommendation applies to patients with isolated lower leg injuries distal to the knee that … require leg immobilization.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/seid-sobo-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - going on with her and come to find out this lady
(a Philippine healer said she had a bad cramp in her leg … , or a big knot in her leg
and she (the healer) was just rubbing the leg out… and next thing you
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-transcript.pdf
September 01, 2015 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s
urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation.
3. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement
device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the
transporter how
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-showering-poster.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Back of neck, shoulders, and back
Armpits, arms, and hands
Abdomen, hips, and groin
Both legs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - Choosing Wisely: Don’t routinely use antibiotics to treat bilateral swelling and redness of the lower leg
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb8.html
December 01, 2017 - Don't bring in cardboard furniture, pedestal tables or tables with three legs.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/hip-fracture-booklet.pdf
November 01, 2023 - ■ To help prevent blood clots, you may have compression sleeves on your legs. … ■ To prevent blood clots, we’ll show you
how to keep blood moving in your legs. … While you’re in bed it’s good to point and
flex your feet and squeeze the muscles in
your legs. … With your new joint, even though your
legs should be the same length, you may still feel uneven. … ■ Whether you sleep on your back or side, put a pillow or two between your legs.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb2txt.html
December 01, 2017 - Pelvis
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/ahrq-digital-healthcare.html
February 01, 2024 - We embark on the next leg of our journey with a renewed sense of purpose.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.html
March 01, 2017 - ☐
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Was the drainage/leg bag kept below the level of the bladder?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mccchartbook.pdf
April 01, 2014 - NO
353 NERVE ROOT/PLEXUS DIS 4 YES 2 YES
354 MONONEURITIS UPPER LIMB 3 YES -4 NO
355 MONONEURITIS LEG … -3 NO
451 THROMBOPHLEBITIS -3 NO -4 NO
453 OTH VENOUS THROMBOSIS 3 YES -3 NO
454 VARICOSE VEINS, LEG … NO
842 SPRAIN WRIST & HAND -5 NO -5 NO
843 SPRAIN OF HIP & THIGH -5 NO -5 NO
844 SPRAIN OF KNEE & LEG … SUPERFICIAL INJ FOREARM -5 NO -5 NO
915 SUPERFICIAL INJ FINGER -5 NO -5 NO
916 SUPERFICIAL INJ HIP/LEG … CRUSHING INJURY OF TRUNK -3 NO YES
927 CRUSHING INJ UPPER LIMB -3 NO YES
928 CRUSHING INJURY OF LEG
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Both shoulders, arms, and hands
Abdomen, then groin/perineum
Right leg and foot
Left leg and foot
Back
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Avoid eyes and ears.
o Both shoulders, arms, and hands
o Abdomen, then groin/perineum
o Right leg and … foot
o Left leg and foot
o Back of neck, back, then buttocks
For all tubes, lines, and drains, clean
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/education-bundles.html
February 01, 2019 - Additional resources include answers to frequently asked questions related to use of and care for leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.docx
March 01, 2017 - ☐ ☐
Was the drainage/leg bag kept below the level of the bladder?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Both shoulders, arms, and hands
Abdomen, then groin/perineum
Right leg and foot
Left leg and foot
Back
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Avoid eyes and ears.
o Both shoulders, arms, and hands
o Abdomen, then groin/perineum
o Right leg and … foot
o Left leg and foot
o Back of neck, back, then buttocks
For all tubes, lines, and drains, clean
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb31.html
December 01, 2017 - .
___ If leg panel is cracked, split or frayed, replace.
___ If nut to length adjustment hardware is
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/maintenance-checklist.html
March 01, 2017 - Assess, if applicable, if the leg bag urine collection device is cleaned/disinfected and stored per policy